Chicago to Columbia, South Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Chicago from Columbia, South Carolina?
The distance from Chicago to Columbia, South Carolina is 651.8 miles (1048.9 km) as the crow flies. Columbia, South Carolina is located SE of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 778.8 miles, taking about 15h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina.
This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Chicago and Columbia, South Carolina. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Chicago to Columbia, South Carolina
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 217 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
- You could travel this distance about 38.2 times to circle the Earth's equator